By Ashley Green, Texas A&M University College of Education & Human Development Illiteracy is considered a national public health issue. One-third of fourth grade students cannot comprehend their grade-level materials. “If you are not reading by fourth grade, you likely will not graduate high school. If you drop…
Research led by Dr. Kay Wijekumar helped elementary school students drastically improve their grades. By Ashley Green, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development When it comes to academic success, reading and comprehending text is vital. A program administered by an expert in literacy at Texas A&M University…
Students in Bryan’s Arrow Academy practiced their reading skills by reading aloud to Bryan Animal Center dogs. By Ashley Green, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development When it comes to helping young students become confident readers, our four-legged friends may be the key. That is the…